Agile in Regulated Environments: Banking, Financial Services and the Public Sector Training Course

The course 'Fundamentals of Financial Markets: Banking Overview' enables participants to understand the structure of financial markets, retail, and investment banking. Participants will acquire basic theoretical knowledge useful for projects in this area. The course covers key terms, functions of financial markets, different types of banks, and financial instruments.

This five-day programme equips participants with a hands-on understanding of corporate cash management, liquidity planning, and short-term treasury operations. The curriculum emphasizes real-world business applications, allowing attendees to effectively monitor cash positions, develop accurate cash-flow forecasts, optimize working capital, manage banking relationships, reinforce payment controls, and make informed funding and investment decisions.

Through practical exercises, case studies, and business scenarios, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools necessary to improve liquidity visibility, enhance financial control, and establish a structured cash management framework within their organizations.

This course is crafted to instill core principles regarding an organization's transformation through the adoption of digital technologies and innovative business models. This approach facilitates enhanced business performance and the efficient utilization of technology to align with the organization’s strategic objectives.

Spread over five days, this highly interactive course features a modular design complemented by periodic assessments, case studies, and practical tools. These elements are designed to equip you with advanced capabilities to innovate, digitize, and transform your company. In today's digital-centric business landscape, it is crucial for organizations to compete effectively within the digital economy. While many courses aim to educate on Digital Transformation, they often overlook the essential 'how-to' aspects of successful execution.

This course bridges that gap by utilizing the THRIVE framework (Transformation, Holistic, Response, Innovate, Value, and Enterprise), supported by real-life case studies and examples.

Terms such as big data, AI, and autonomous vehicles are now ubiquitous in legal and political discussions, highlighting the influence of emerging technologies. Despite their practical benefits, these innovations introduce significant societal disruptions. This MOOC on digital governance addresses these issues, offering insights into their implications for law and politics, identifying risks under EU law, and equipping learners with tools to analyze and resolve these challenges. Join us for an enlightening experience crafted by international experts in digital governance!

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is tailored for business leaders aiming to implement Digital Transformation within their organizations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Explaining the core concepts of Digital Transformation
• Recognizing organizational areas suitable for digitization
• Formulating a digitization strategy that outlines required changes in processes, technology, and training.

This instructor-led live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level IT leaders, compliance officers, and digital transformation managers who wish to adopt a structured roadmap approach for implementing digital sovereignty initiatives.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: assess their organization's digital sovereignty maturity, develop a comprehensive strategy, create an actionable implementation roadmap, and establish governance frameworks.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate-level IT professionals and business managers who wish to understand the potential of IoT and edge computing for enhancing efficiency, real-time processing, and innovation across various industries.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of IoT and edge computing and their role in digital transformation.
• Identify use cases for IoT and edge computing in manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors.
• Differentiate between edge and cloud computing architectures and deployment scenarios.
• Implement edge computing solutions for predictive maintenance and real-time decision-making.

This instructor-led live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is aimed at cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology heads, and financial analysts who wish to record, manage, monitor, and process financial assets of an organization in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to use FinOps practices in an organization to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level finance professionals seeking comprehensive knowledge of FinOps principles and methodologies, including cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or on-site) is designed for advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Acquire the advanced knowledge necessary for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Comprehend complex FinOps practices, such as cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills for applying FinOps strategies in real-world scenarios.
• Prepare effectively to successfully pass the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

This instructor-led live training (onsite or remote) is designed for accountants and bookkeepers looking to utilize Xero for bookkeeping purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Obtain a real-time perspective on cash flow.
• Connect bank accounts with Xero to facilitate bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and review VAT (Value Added Tax) returns within Xero.
• Generate reports for distribution among team members.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) targets beginner-level non-finance professionals who wish to develop a foundational understanding of the financial and accounting principles essential for effective business decision-making.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand basic financial and accounting concepts that are essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to assess the financial health of a business.
• Develop and manage budgets and perform variance analysis to monitor business performance.
• Use break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.